Sydney, Australia to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is an approximately 21- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is minus 18 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in September: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can catch the bus to Yosemite National Park.

Take a bus from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park in 8.5 hours. While traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Las Vegas.

You can take a bus from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas in 17.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September: highs in Las Vegas hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Zion National Park.

Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Zion National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Las Vegas to Zion National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, you will find days in Zion National Park are little chillier (34°C), and nights are cooler (10°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

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Bryce Canyon National Park

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Getting from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Zion National Park in September: high temperatures in Bryce Canyon National Park hover around 24°C and lows are around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Grand Canyon National Park.

Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 5.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Grand Canyon National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sedona.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Sedona road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona takes 2.5 hours. In September, Sedona is a bit warmer than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Arches National Park.

Getting from Sedona to Arches National Park by combination of bus, flight, and car takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Sedona in September since evenings lows in Arches National Park dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

Getting from Arches National Park to Yellowstone National Park by combination of taxi and flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Traveling from Arches National Park in September, expect Yellowstone National Park to be cooler, temps between 18°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Glacier National Park.

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Glacier National Park

Crown of the Continent

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Glacier National Park: highs are around 24°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Newport.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Glacier National Park to Newport in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus; or drive. Traveling from Glacier National Park to Newport, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Glacier National Park in October since evenings lows in Newport dip to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Cannon Beach.

Drive from Newport to Cannon Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Cannon Beach can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Seattle.

Drive from Cannon Beach to Seattle in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In October in Seattle, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to Olympic National Park.

You can take a bus from Seattle to Olympic National Park in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Seattle in October, plan for slightly colder nights in Olympic National Park, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.